CAAR is advising its members that Transport Canada has recently released a Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Safety Advisory regarding the Effects of Additives in Anhydrous Ammonia Nurse Tanks or Delivery Tanks. The text below comes directly from Transport Canada. Please review the safety advisory and use the contact information at the bottom of the advisory to contact Transport Canada if you have any questions or concerns.

With the global spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), CAAR is advising all retailers to take additional health and safety precautions in the workplace. 

New in 2019: If you can’t attend the 2019 CAAR Conference in Winnipeg, you can still stay up-to-date with important updates from your association, including confirmation of the 2019-20 Board of Directors, by viewing CAAR’s 2019 AGM online. Read more for details. 

CAAR is requesting member feedback to Transport Canada's proposed new fees relating to Transportation of Dangerous Goods Means of Containment Facilities Registration Program.

Please review the two documents included below (Discussion Document and FAQ), and provide your comments to CAAR by Tuesday, November 6, 2018. CAAR will consolidate all comments received by this date and forward them to Transport Canada for consideration.

CAAR is alerting its members of an important issue. On June 14, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released a report regarding a small number of glyphosate-tolerant wheat plants found in Southern Alberta.

CAAR is reminding members to ensure that they are up-to-date on all regulatory requirements related to anhydrous ammonia following a recent incident in Manitoba.